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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
HARPER'S TRIAL.
BREEZY TESTIMONY YESTERDAY.
A Board of Directors Who Failsl ID
Direct
AN ENTERPRISE RUN on WIND.
The Cincinnati End of the Great Wheat
Deal.

CINCINNATI, December Be l. Har-
per led his ten-year-old son into court with
him this morning and the lad sat beside
his father without realizing the solemnity
of the situation. Briggs Swift was re-
examined, but made no new points.
W. II. Chatfeld and Sol. H. Kineon,
directors of the bank, testified that the
board did rot authorize the issue of certi
ficates of deposit to the Chemical National
Bank of New York, nor the payments Of
drafts OF Chicago grain brokers. The
board had never been consulted with
reference TO issues OF any certificates OF
deposit.
The most breezy witness thus far heard
was Albert p. Gaher, who testified that he
was Secretary of the Swift, Iron and Steel
Company, and Secretary and Treasurer OF
the Riverside Iron and Steel Company,
that the last named company had no assets
when il was organized and never acquired
any, yet it procured call loan from the
Fidelity National Bank, of 500, 900, on
lIS OWL HUlt, tuuulstu ny l.. IL ilaip
He detailed the circumstances OF his trip to
Chicago, June IA, in company with Will
shire He said he was instructed by
Harper to go and was told that
Wiltshire would get aboard at Cummins-
Vile with $500, 0G0, which witness was to
take charge of end deliver to Wiltshire in
Chicago, ifWilshire could make an arrange
ment with the Chicago parties.
Richard Smith, of the Commercial Ga.
zette, testified that he went with Briggs
Swift, the president, to see Harper and TO
ask him about the wheat deal. He said
he was not in the deal, that he was not
using the funds of the bank in the deal,
and that he was not discounting notfs TO
raise funds for stress. Thereupon
wrote an editorial, published in the Com
mercidl Gd2dts, saying that the officers OF
the Fidelity gave assurance Of the sound
ness of the bank.
J. II. Stewart, trustee iu the assignment
OF + l.. Harper, testified he found assets
valued at 100000. Harper's liabilities
were over S2,OO0,0 900
J. H. Waters, general bcok-keeper, told
of New York draft that put $500, 900 to
Harper's credit. He was ordered by
Harper to concede this fact. June IA,
Harper ordered him to put out 81 900, 600
to the Chemical National Bank for dis.
count.
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THE UNION BRIDGE.
The Public Greatly Pleased with the Propo-
alton Submitted by the Syndicate.

The Public Greatly Pleased with the Propo-
alton Submitted by the Syndicate.
The publication in the morning papers,
yesterday, of the terms of the proposition
made by the New York city syndicate 10
the authorities of the city and county, re-
garding the construction of the proposed
union railroad bridge and the accompany
ing terminal facilities, created the greatest
satisfaction among all clatses Of our citi-
zens, and during the daJ the matter was
the subject of extended comment all over
town. There was Q general feeling that
the proposition would receive the
favorable action of the authorities, and that
thereafter would be plain calling uu-
til the contemplated enterprise was fully
accomplished. Judge Cochran will re-
msin in the city for the ensuing
three or four days, preferring to await the
action of the Chamber of Commerce and
the Board of County Commissioners be-
fore he leaves. The Chamber has been
called to meet tomorrow evening, and
Monday moraing is the regular meeting
day of the Board of Commissioners. At
both of these sessions il is expected the
matter will receive large share OF atten-
ton, but il is not likely that any definite
action will be taken by either.
The regular meeting Of Council will not
take place until Tuesday week, but 1t is
altogether probable that q special meeting
will he called during the coming week
probably for Tuesday night.
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Representative Louis McComas, OF Mary
land, were respectively elected chairman
and secretary of the caucus. Representa-
tive Mckinley, of Ohio, nominated Thom-
as B. Reed, of Maine, for Speaker, and the
nomination was confirmed by acclamatlon.
Mr.. Reed made brief speech, in which he
couuseled harmony and predicted Re-
publican victory in the next Presidential
election. Nominations for the remaining
officers of the next House were then made
as follows: Edmond Mcpherson, Of Penn
sylvania, by Representative Bayne, for
Clerk; z. Daniel Shepherd, of Illinois, by
Mr.. Adams for Sergeant-at-Arms; W. 1.
Fitch, of Ohio, by Mr.. Butterworth, for
Doorkeeper; Charles H. Greer, of Dakota,
by Mr.. Nelson, for Postmaster, and Francis
w. Thomas, of Indiana, by Mr.. Browne,
for Chaplain. The nominations were
agreed to without debate, except IN the
case of Mr.. Greer, over whose nomination
some little discussion arose as to the pro-
priety of
RECOGNIZING THE TERRITORIES
in the distribution Of House offices.
Mr.. Thomas, nominated for chaplain, is
minister of the Society of Friends, and is
well known in the West as the "Quaker
preacher"
After long discussion the caucus au-
thorized the chairman to appoint a COM
mittee of eleven members, to be known as
''the caucus committee, and TO be charged
with the duty of calling the caucus togeth-
er whenever it may be necessary. Only an
incidental mention was made Of the tariff,
and no attempt was made to outline q
policy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
GERMAN VIEWS
OF the Freoeh SituatioE-The Bears OmI
nous GroUlS,

Of the Ereneh SituatioE-The Bears OmI
nous GroWls.
BERLIE, December 3-Oficial and dip
lomatic circles in Berlin were absorbed in
to-day's developments in Paris, but the
public interest was not at sll strained.
The election of NJ. Sadi-Carrot is better
received in cfficisl circles than would have
been that Of NJ. De Freycinet or NJ. Ferry.
The new President is considered TO be q
feeble msn, one who would be unwilling
to consent to complications which might
bring about an European war. 1t is also
believed thst he will be unable to make
alliances against Germany. His personal
preferences are for neutral, pacific policy,
and he will try to govern through o minis
try with the same tendencies.
On the side Of Russia, the situation still
continues grave. The Car has failed to
gain control of the anti-Teutonic party,
and if he himself is convinced OF
the friendly intentions Of the German
Government he has been unable to per-
suade majority in the imperial council
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MEXICAN SENTIMENT.
The Government Anticipates no Trouble
Over tho Cutting Case.

The Government Anticipates no Trouble
Over tho Cutting Case.
CITY OF MEXICO, November 3.-ln
Government circles there is no apprehen'
sion of difficulties with the United States
over the revival of the Cutting case. The
United States made demand on the Mex
ican government several weeks ago in a
friendly manner, suggesting in order to
prevent future entanglements and ruptur.
ing good relations at present existing be.
tween two countries, Chihuahua
and other States of this Republic,
maintaining the doctrine Of extra terrific
ria! jurisdiction should repeal the law that
is in conflict with the established princi-
pie of international law. Indemnity in
the Cutting case was also suggested, with
out specific sum being mentioned. The
question is one devoid of personal consider
ations. Mexico shows no disposition to
avoid friendly discussion of the point Of
international law involved. The matter
it is said, will go through the usual
diplomatic channels Satisfaction Is
expressed at the way Mr.. Bayard
handled the case 80 as tn avoid
placing Mexico in an embarrassing position.
The press very likely deal with the mat
ter in different spirit from the Govern
ment The real position Of the case not
being understood by the newspapers, some
heated defamation ia probable. The
friends Of President Diaz, who is a candi-
date for re election, says his opponents
will endcayor to show that he is over
friendly TO Americans.
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ANOTHER MAN.
Not an Alesia Passenger Who was Taken
Sick at Youngstown.

Not an Alssia Passenger Who was Taken
Sick at Youngstown.
New YORK, December 3.-Health Off
Ger Smith makes the following statement
relative 10 the reported fatal sickness at
Youngstown, o, ascribed TO infection
communicated by an emigrant:
W.O. LEwIs-Dear Sir: notice CON-
municatiou in the New York papers OF
this morning, from Youngstown, stat.
ing that one James Donaldson, a
passenger on the Alesia, had been
taken sick, Of peculiar disease, etc
There was no passenger Of that name on
the Alesia on her arrival at this port the
23d of September last, on which occasion
cholera was found on that steamer. There
was but one Esglish or American pas
senger on board, and that one, the Rev.
DIR. Maynard Respectfully,
[Signed W. NJ: SMITH,
Health Officer.
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The w, w. & :. RAILROADS
Enthusiastic Meeting at Wellsburg
Pledges of Support.

Enthusiastic Meeting at WelIsburg-
Pledges of support.
Spscial TtlsgrGm TO he Sunday Register.
WELLSBURG, December 3.-At meet
ing held IT the Court House in this city
to-day ia the interest Of the Wheeling,
Wellsbmg & State Line Railway Company
a .csOluGun was unanimously passed
pledgiug the company 5000 per mile and
rieL; of way through Brooke county. The
committees present ftom Buffalo and Cross
Creek district reported the right of way
substantially secured over both routes.
Active efforts are being made to secure the
necessary amount of subscriptions. The
company have secured valuable franchises
from County Commissioners and City
Council Everything is encouraging that
the proposed road will eventually be built.
It's connections at Wheeling with the pro-
posed union bridge to be built at Wheeling
have already been assured. The building
of the Ohio roads and bridge at Wheeling
is very encouraging to the friends Of the
State Line.
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Knn,larfni Cures.

W. D. Hoyt 4 Co., Wholesale and Re-
tail Druggists of Rome, Gs-, say: Wehave
been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bittsrs and Bucklen's Arnics
Salve Tor two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell 50 well, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
remedies in this city. Several cases of pro
ncuneed consumption have been entirely
cured by use of few bottles of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, taken in connection with
Electric Bitters. We guarantee them sl.
wsys. Slid by Logan & %.
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VANDERBILT SUED
For a Breach Of Contract With the North
ern usYlvsnia,

For a Breach Of Contract With the North
ern Pennsylvania.
NEW YORK, December 3.-An answer
was filed with the United States Circuit
Court, yesterday, to the suit brought by
the Northern Central railroad OF Pennsyi'
vania against the heirs Of Wm. II. Wander
bilt, to compel then; to carry out con,
tract made by Vanderbilt to sell to the
Northern Contra. sixty per cent. Of the
stock of the Beech Creek, Cleardeld and
Southwestern railroad, OF whose stock be
owned 50 per cent. The Beech Greek road
has since been sold nv the sheriff and
bought by Vandesbilt's heirs. They claim
that if compelled 70 carry out the contract,
which was not si-0,d il wGuld he unjust,
in vIeT OF the tact ihas proceedings are
pending in the Supreme Court OF Pennsyl'
yanis 10 prevent tine sale
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
NINE HOUR SYSTEM
Adopted by the Csrpenters' UnioB Of Thi
CITY. Friday Evening

Adopted by the Csrpenters' UnioD Of This
City, Friday Evening.
Alta special meeting of Local Union No.
8, Brotherhood Of Carpenters, Of this city,
on last Friday night, the following resolu'
tions were unanimously adopted:
ResoIced That on and after April lst,
1883, nine hours shall constitute q days
work, and all over time to be paid Tor al
not less than time and one-hslf time, and
that over time will not be worked only in
cases of necessity.
Resolred, That there be- 10 reduction in
the present wages paid per day.
ResOlped, That we refuse TO work any
mill-work coming from firms who do not
sccede 10 thes demands.
The carpenters believe the demands fair
and do not anticipate any trouble, as other
trades are working on the same basis.
The system is generally conceded TO he
beneficial, as it gives employment 10 more
mechanics and more time for them TO de-
vote 10 the study Of their business.
The Uuion will probably notify all par
ties interested In due time.
Last Sunday the REGIsTER announced
the fact that an attempt was bciag made
70 bring the old and new nailrrs together
into IN organization fof mutual in.
terests A meeting wss held at AsT-
tins Ferry, Friday evening aad IN
attempt was made TO form the feeder
nailers INTO an independent orgsniz ,tion
aid coed progress was made. IL is under
stood that this was hrOught IN focus by
the announcement OF the Laughrin COM
pany Of reduction 10 the price Of making
small nails, which was Opposed By both
old AID new nailers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
Cniting stm Making Trouble.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 3.-The
officials Of the Department of State are at
q loss to account for the feeling that ap-
pears to have arisen in Mexico as result
of the discussion of the Cutting case. 1t
is said that the subject has been presented
TO the Mexican Government in accordance
with the forms Of international law with
a view to the settlement of principle,
aud not with any intention of endeavoring
to enforce n vexatiuns claim in an arbi-
trary manner. As matter of fact, there
has been no new presentation Of Cutting' S
claim against the Mexican Government.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
\ DEsPERArE RATTLE
with MoOnshInsrs In the Tennessee
Mountains.

with MoOnshInsrs In the Tennessee
Mountains.
CHICAGO, December S-A Chattanooga,
Tenn, special says: a number OF revenue
officers raided Sand mountain, yesterday,
in search OF an Illicit distilleTy, which
they found and destroyed. They then hid
themselves in the bushes and watched for
their game. In due time ten moonshiners
made their appearance, and soon as they
saw the revenue officers they opened
hTe on them with double
barrelsd shot gu0s The oficeIs returned
the FIRE, and for ten minutes terrible bat
tie was waged from behind trees and rocks.
After the moOnshi1ors hsd used mp all
Of their ammunition they left the field, but
one Of their number was carried OF NOR
tally wounded. The revenue officers will
again raid the mountain to-day, hoping to
capture the whole party. They have gone
to Colhnsyille, Ind for reinforcement.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
THE CAB SYSTEM
A Probability That IL WIN soon be Intro
duced Here.

A Probability That It wiz soon BE Intro
duced Here.
Mr.. J. Theodore Quincy, Of Boston, the
origir stor Of thssGurpey.cab system, 50
popular in large cities in the East aod
West, and which has lately been very suc'
cessfdlly introduced into many smaller
places all over the country, Is in the city,
making arrangements to introduce the
system here in the near future. Mr.
Quincy circulated about the city yestsr.
day, and met quite a number Of business
men and Others, TO whom be made
known he desires and aims, and in every
instance he received encouragement. The
system of cab transit has reached great
perfection under Mr. Quincy, snd the
rates are very moderate indeed, while the
accommodations are strictly first eiase.
The cabs are drawn by one horse and are
adapted for four passengers Tickets VIII
be sold as low Is six Sor . dollar, and the
conveyarcs will be available at any hour
Of the day or night
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
Facts Worth Knowing.

In all diseases Of the nasal mucous
membrane the remedy used must be non.
irritating. The medical profession ba'
been slow TO learn this. Nothing salts.
factory can be accomplished with douches,
suuffs, powders, syringes, astringents, OF
any similar application, because they are
all irritating, do not thoroughly reach the
affected surfaces and should be abandoned
as worse than failures. A multitude OF
persons who have for years borne all the
worry and pain that catarrh can ibhict,
testify TO radical and permanent cures
wrought BY Eiy's Cream Balm.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
OFFICERS ELECTED,
Last Evening, by J. W. Holiday Post, @.
a

Last Evening, by J. W. Holiday Post, q.
4. r.
A meeting OF J. ". Holiday Post, q. A
+ was held at their ball last evening. full
attendance wss present, the object Of the
meeting being TO elect officers for the en-
suing term. The result was As follows:
Post Commander, J. A. Faris.
Senior Wise Commander, II. j. Felber.
Junior Vice Commander, J. Rodenback
o. D, S K. Bingham.
Chaplain, W. L. Gilbrsith.
L. NJ, J. L. White.
Sergeant, W. J. Hamilton.
o. G., Robert Hszlett.
C. A, p. B. DObbins snd Henry Seamon.
Delegates to the Department Euesmp-
ment at Weston, in April next, W. 5
Meek, II. J. Felber, c. Z. Irwin, S. L.
Brice and j. N. Richards.
The election Of alteTnates was postponed
on account OF the lateness Of the hour.
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that some practical measures are necessary
to restore an entente. In the meantime
the anti-German personnel in the ministry
remains in power, and the order Of NJ.
De Giers instructing the press to cease at
tackiDg Germany is defied.
The Moscow Gazette vaunts the Russian
determination never to cultivate an entente
until Germany ceases trying to dominate
Europe. Russia" says the Gazette, "can
tolerate no predominaDce, requires no ALI
ance and will not allow herself to be
duped."
The language OF the inspired Russian
press indicates beyond mistake that the
price of q renewal Of cordial relations with
Berlin remains beyond the power or in
cliDation of the German government to
grant
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
Attempted Suicide In Court.

CINCINNATI, December 3.-A sensation
was produced in the Probate Court room
this morning by su attempt of man who
was on trial for insanitr 20 take his life
It was George W. Ritter, al elderly msn
who wss arrested last week for embezzle.
ment from his employers. While waiting
10 he heard be borrowed knife from a
friend 20 pare his nails. He opened it, and
imus diately made an effort to cut the ar
teries of his arm. His friend caught his
hands and, with some difficulty, wrested
the knife from him.
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10000 More Chicagoaus.

CHICAGO, December 3.-Judge Garnett
this morning dissolved the injunction re-
straining the County Board from declaring
territory OF the town of Hyde Park an
nexed to the city Of Chicago. The people
of this suburb voted to come in last
month, but some OF the property owners
carried the case to the courts; but it has
availed them nothing. The portion an
nexed will add about GO, 900 inhabitants to
the pOpulation of Chicago.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
Grss, Diversity ss to the Me,hot.

TOLEDO, o., December 3-This even.
ing's Blade published letters from eighty
members of Congress in reply to the fol-
lowing questions:
First-Do you favor revenue reduction
Second-If 80, whether by cutting down
the tariff or internal revenue
Thirh-If the tariff, on what classes OF
imports should it be reduced? q?
Nearly all the answers admit tie neces.
sity of reduction of the revenue, but there
was great diversity as 10 how it is to be
effected
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
DELEGATES to the Club Convention.

SpeciG! Telegram totAe sunday Rs0isaT.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va, December 8
Tonight the Republicans Of this city held
a meeting to nominate Eve delegates tC
meet with the various clubs in New York
city ON the 18th inst. The following were
elected: c. H. ChaItuck, c B. Smith,
John 4. Hutchinson, 4 B. White and C.
". Yrou,an. An equd number Of alter
mates were sppuinted. Action was taken
looking to the formation of Republican
club in this city and vicinity.
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The D;scu.,Ion Po.tponed

PTrrsBURG. December 3-The river
coal operators met here to-day to consider
the demands Of their miners for an ad-
vance in wages, a check weighman and
ssmi-weekly pay. After lengthy discus
sion it wSs decided to postpone action in
the matter until there is a resumption Of
work in the mines. At present nearly all
the miues are closed on account Of a search
ty of craft 10 load.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
Good Results IN Every Case.

d. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
of Chattanooga, Tenn, whites, that he was
seriously afflicted with a severe cold that
settled on his lungs; had tried many RENE
die without benefit. Being induced to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, did 50 and was entirely cured
BY use of few bottles. Since which time
be has used If in his ramily for all Coughs
and Colds with best results. This il the
experience of thousands whose lives have
been saved by this wonderful discovery.
Trial bottles free at Logan & Co.'S Drug
store.
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The Defense breaking Down.

SIOUX CITY, IA, December 3.-Tbe
forenoon session Of the court in the Had
dock murder case was entiaely taken up
with rebutting testimony on the part Of
the State, aud witnesses from Canton,
OAK, and Hegins is impeachiDg the aiibi
witness who testified for the defense.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04
Tho Tsxas FINANCES.

AUSTIN, TEX, December 3.-About ten
months ago the State Treasury was 50 de-
Plesed that the payment of school warrants
was temporarily suspended. The cash bal
snee In the treasury on the first instant,
as shown By the official report yesterday,
was 81, los, 900, Of which S220, 900 belongs
to the school fund.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04

A DAE6 horse has been elected Presi-
dent Of the French Republic. His name
is SADI-CARNOT. There is much excite
ment in Paris, Is is quite natural, but the
election seems to give general satisfaction.
CARNOT was elected on the third ballot by
vote Of 616, NJ overwhelming majority.
A "ten-strike' has been scored by the Re-
public. Let IA hope that France will now
settle down with her new President and
behave herself
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04

The caucus of Democratic Senators has
resolved TO seat all the Senators elect, ln-
cludiug FAULKNER and TURPIE The vote
in the Senate on these cases, if the Rspuh-
rcans vote not 70 admit, will be tie, but
there is 10 likelihood OF the Republicans
r,tin,r that WAY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04

A CONGRESS OF eminent phiiolcgiSts as
sembled in Philadelphia todiscuss Nolapuk
as an universal llnguage. They came to
the conclusion that it is not quite the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04

THE Toledo BIade asked eighty Con-
sressmen whether it should be the tariff
or the internal revenue that should he cut
down. There was great diversity OF Opiu-
ion. This is a sectional question almost
entirely. both political parties being di-
yided on IT,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04

SENATORS BECK and KENNA were elect
ed respectively Chairman and Secretary OF
the Democratic Senatorial Caucus, which
was organized permanently.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-12-04

SENATOR JOE BLACKBURN is IN favor oi
putting Southern tail to the Democratic
kite for lSS-